Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Mechanical design engineer jobs in Ohio are active and competitive, with strong demand across aerospace and defense, automotive manufacturing, and industrial equipment sectors at levels from entry-level to senior principal. Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton are the largest hiring markets, anchored by established employers such as Honda, Parker Hannifin, and GE Aerospace that maintain significant engineering operations throughout the state. The most in-demand specialties are product development, CAD-driven machine design, and tolerance and GD&T analysis for manufactured components. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Code: 45129
Job Location: Cincinnati, OH
Schedule: 4/10 - Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
About L3Harris Technologies:
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance, Inc., a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3Harris FOS specializes in the design and manufacture of fuzes, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, L3Harris FOS’ primary manufacturing facility was specifically designed and constructed for the manufacture of fuzing and ordnance systems and precision electronic components. L3Harris is a partner you can count on to deliver quality products and solve your toughest technical challenges. The Cincinnati location has flexible manufacturing - capable of manufacturing a variety of products from rates of 40,000/month down to individual production units for development efforts, dual identical modern Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly lines for automated electronic manufacture, and on-site inspection and test capabilities to perform all required environmental conditioning test procedures. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.
Job Description:
Applies mechanical engineering principles to support, and maintain, L3Harris FOS product lines during design, development, and production. This role supports design, development, and testing of new products; interacting with a multidisciplinary design team and working within established design guidelines to ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications. In addition, this role supports production of existing products, working with manufacturing and quality to troubleshoot issues, document changes, and adhere to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.
Essential Functions:
- Act as lead mechanical engineer on various programs holding the responsibility for ensuring the designs and product performance meet customer specifications.
- Apply mechanical engineering principles to generate new designs, or modify existing designs, in accordance with company design guidelines and procedures.
- Apply configuration management principles to design documentation and technical data packages.
- Generate, modify, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, compliance matrices, etc. in accordance with industry, company, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering analysts to conduct finite element analysis on new designs showing compliance to internal guidelines, DoD requirements and customers' specifications.
- Participate in failure investigations, where appropriate, related to design, production build processes, and customer returns.
- Prepare materials for internal and customer design reviews, and effectively present material to design review teams.
- Devise design verification test sequences to demonstrate compliance with specified performance environments (temperature, vibration, shock, acceleration, etc). Prepare associated test plans, and test reports.
- Participate in efforts to drive process improvements which increase efficiency and lower cost.
- Support active production, which includes but is not limited to test fixture and tooling designs, product trouble shooting, document and drawing updates, process control improvements, and product design improvements.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that is cooperative and supportive of customers, co-workers and managers.
- Ability & willingness to be adaptable and accept feedback as part of the design review process.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or other related Engineering field and a minium 4 years of prior relevant work experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant work. In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of prior related experience.
- Professional experience with CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX etc.
- Professional experience with GD&T application and interpretation.
- Professional experience with dimensional stack-up/tolerance analysis.
- Professional experience with manufacturing methods and design for manufacturability (DFMA).
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Proficient knowledge of physics, engineering mechanics, fatigue, and mechanics of materials.
- Proficient knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
- Proficient knowledge of dynamics and vibration (time and frequency domains).
- Knowledgeable in DoD and MIL standards/specifications or other highly regulated industry.
- Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
- Knowledgeable in engineering materials and 3D printing.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis tools and methods.
- Knowledgeable in statistical analysis.
- Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
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- Medical Devices
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The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical design engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for 3D design and modeling
- Experience applying GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up analysis to manufactured parts
- Knowledge of product development lifecycle from concept through production release
- Familiarity with DFMEA, design for manufacturability, and engineering change management processes
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and suppliers
Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical design engineer in Ohio?
Most mechanical design engineer roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited program. While the role itself does not require a state-issued license to practice, engineers who take on broader responsibilities or sign off on designs for public works may pursue licensure through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Many Ohio employers also value EIT certification and proficiency in industry-standard CAD platforms.
How much do mechanical design engineers make in Ohio?
Mechanical design engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $99,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,160 for the lowest 10% to over $138,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical design engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring mechanical design engineers in Ohio right now include Amazon, Quest Defense, and American Honda Motor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing companies makes it one of the more consistently active states for this role year-round.
Which Ohio cities have the most mechanical design engineer jobs?
Cincinnati, Raymond, and Cleveland have the most mechanical design engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus draws volume from Honda's nearby manufacturing and supplier network, Cleveland is anchored by Parker Hannifin's global headquarters and a strong industrial base, and Dayton benefits from the aerospace and defense activity centered on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and related contractors throughout the region.
Are there remote mechanical design engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Mechanical design engineering is a hands-on discipline that frequently requires access to prototypes, manufacturing floors, and lab equipment, limiting full-remote options compared to software or analytics roles. About 43% of mechanical design engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The tasks most commonly done remotely are CAD modeling, documentation, and design reviews rather than physical testing or tooling validation.
How can I get hired as a mechanical design engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for co-op or new-graduate design engineering roles at Ohio's large manufacturers. Honda Manufacturing of Ohio, Parker Hannifin, and GE Aerospace each run structured new-grad and co-op programs that place candidates directly into design teams. Entry-level titles like mechanical engineer I, design engineer associate, or product development engineer are common starting points. A strong CAD portfolio, a capstone or senior design project, and an Engineer in Training designation from the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors all give candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical design engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to mechanical design engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly through the listings.
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